I only fire up my bong once they've gone down for a nap. By that point I HAVE GONE INSANE!
Kids TV is 100 times better than the garbage we had as kids. Playhouse Disney and Nick Jr. have the best in kids programming. While I hate for them to be Boob Tube Zombies, we've usually got the TV running in the background. Oddly enough, when it's on like this...they barely pay attention to it and run around playing.
Shows that are big hits with my kids and totally tolerable in moderation.
Yo Gabba Gabba
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Imagination Movers
Dora The Explorer
Olivia
Toot and Puddle